Podcast Episodes

S2 EP9 | Beyond Grenfell: How Football Became a Beacon of Hope ft Paul Menacer

Season 2 Episode 9

S2 EP8 | Beyond Grenfell: How Football Became a Beacon of Hope ft Paul Menacer Our most personal episode yet. Paul Menacer — manager of Grenfell Athletic and survivor of the Grenfell fire — opens up …

Published on 12 hours ago

Football Academies Are Broken: The Truth No One Wants to Admit ft Dr Chris Platts

Episode 9

S2 EP8 | Football Academies Are Broken: The Truth No One Wants to Admit ft Dr Chris Platts In this episode of Life in Sport, Dr Chris Platts draws on over 10 years of research across 300 players to c…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

S2 EP7 | From Man United to Helping Athletes Unlock Their Potential ft Sam Holden

Season 2 Episode 7

🎙️ Sam Holden | Life in Sport Podcast From the academy system at Manchester United to building his own sports psychology company, Sam Holden has experienced both the highs and challenges of life in f…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

S2 EP6 | How This Coach Is Shaping the Future of Women's Sports ft. Jess Simnett

In this episode, I sit down with Jess Simnett, who shares her journey from the England setup to Alliance FC in Dubai. We talk about the challenges that shaped her, the shifts in perspective along the…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Power of Self-Discovery in Sport: Budreya Faisal’s Story

In this episode of the Life In Sport Podcast, I sit down with Budreya Faisal, founder and owner of Banaat FC, a pioneering football club based in Dubai that is empowering young women and building a g…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

More Than a Move: A Journey from EFL Midfielder to Dubai Connector ft Ben Pringle

New episode of the Life in Sport Podcast! I’m joined by Ben Pringle, a former EFL midfielder with a 14-year career at clubs like Derby, Rotherham and Preston. ⚽ We dive into the highs and challenges …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Coaching Excellence: A Journey in Youth Development ft. Temisan Williams

Season 2 Episode 3

In this episode, I sat down with Temisan Williams, an experienced academy coach who’s worked with some of London’s biggest clubs, including Arsenal, Tottenham, Fulham, and Southend United. With over …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shaping Futures: A journey of Advocacy Ft. Paul Williams

Season 2 Episode 2

In today's episode T sits down with one half of the Mates with Mics Podcast Paul Williams. Paul is an advocate for the holistic development of young people and players and a current compliance office…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Season 2 - Behind The Game: The Role Of Player Care In Modern Football ft. Matt Shepherd

Season 2 Episode 1

Welcome back to Life in Sport — Season 2 kicks off with Matt Shepherd, Player Care Manager at Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Academy. In this powerful conversation, Matt opens up about what Player Care re…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 14 - Networking, Careers and Football

Season 1 Episode 14

In todays episode T is joined by the one and only James Cox the founder of Work in Football, who is a former Performance Analyst who then transitioned into Player Care at Portsmouth FC. We discuss hi…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago